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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,349.96, 15,524.94 and 2,558.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,349.96, 15,524.94 and 2,558.92 is: 3,838.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,349.96 : 15,524.94 = 2,558.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,349.96/15,524.94 = 2,558.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,349.96x = 15,524.94 × 2,558.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,349.96x = 39,727,079.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,727,079.46/10,349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,838.38

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